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March 10, 2026
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Drama as Mbeere North poll petitioner faces tough cross-examination

Drama as Mbeere North poll petitioner faces tough cross-examination

After a moment of tension, he said, 'I cannot lie in court' triggering laughter...

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The Mbeere North MP election petition hearing at the Embu High Court took a dramatic turn as the petitioner, Newton Kariuki Ndwiga, faced intense cross-examination. Ndwiga is challenging the victory of Leo Wa Muthende Njeru, alleging widespread irregularities.

  • Petitioner Newton Kariuki Ndwiga alleged unauthorized voters, disrupted voting, voter bribery, and opaque vote counting.
  • The defence counsel, led by Dr Adrian Kamotho, and the IEBC lawyer, Charles Mwongela, rigorously questioned Ndwiga for concrete proof.
  • The by-election was won by the UDA candidate with a slim margin of 494 votes.

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